paying for college
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Paying for College. 72% of parents believe their children have special talents that will enable them to pay the majority of his/her college costs. The Scholarship Myth. Federal Government State Government Institution (college/university/trade school) Private Families Earnings Savings. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Paying for CollegePaying for College
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The Scholarship Myth The Scholarship Myth
72% of parents believe their childrenhave special talents that will enable themto pay the majority of his/her college costs
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Where Will I Find the Money?Where Will I Find the Money?
• Federal Government• State Government• Institution (college/university/trade
school)• Private• Families• Earnings• Savings
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Types of Financial AidTypes of Financial Aid
• Grants• Scholarships• Loans• Work-Study
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Financial Aid FormsFinancial Aid Forms
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Cal Grant – California colleges only• Chafee Grant – foster children only• CSS Profile – for some private
colleges• Institutional – for some colleges
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The Federal Philosophy The Federal Philosophy
• Parents are responsible for student’s education to the extent that they are able
• Parent responsible until student:• Is 24 years old• Supports their own children• Is a veteran of U.S. armed forces• Is classified as independent
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How Financial Need is How Financial Need is DeterminedDetermined
Cost of Attendance (COA) $25,000Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - 10,000Financial Need $15,000
This is the amount that Financial Aid Office will try to come up with. It is what is called a Financial Aid Package
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FAFSAFAFSA
• Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov• Complete FAFSA (Jan 1st – March 2nd )
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FAFSA HoorayFAFSA Hooray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2d7IfFgxTs
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Cal GrantCal Grant
• G.P.A. Verification Form• Calculate student’s G.P.A.• Amounts:
• C.S.U. $4,026• UC $8,700• Private $9,702
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Chafee GrantChafee Grant
• Current or former foster youth• Submit FAFSA & CA Chaffee Grant
form on-line• Grant up to $5000 can be used in
various ways
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Institutional Grants Institutional Grants
• California Community College• Board of Governors’ Fee Waiver
• CSU System• State University Grant
• UC System• University of California Student Aid
• Private Schools• Scholarships, endowments, foundations
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Read on Your OwnRead on Your Own